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Can you have ibs pains without diarrhea or constipation cus your controlling it with eating right ?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome is a diagnosis based on symptoms. I often see patients get over it by changing their diet and lifestyle habits. Gluten is a common problem, but not the only problem. Doing an elimination diet is risk-free, and is a good way to get an indication if what you are eating is contributing to your symptoms.

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Answered 6/20/2014

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